2016-11-14T14:27:42-08:00 2015-12-31 Deborah Tomczik CPA 149-A South Fowler St Bishop CA 93514 990 2015-01-01 770389436 Friends of the Inyo FRIE 7608736500 819 North Barlow Lane Bishop CA 93514 Chris Lizza Treasurer 2016-11-14 true Deborah Tomczik P01228708 7608727300 X 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z 480918 false false X N/A X 1997 CA Ensure that the public lands of the Eastern Sierra remain wild and free for future generations of people and wildlife by connecting people to the land through preservation, stewardship and exploration. 8 8 15 1050 0 471283 470081 8667 10827 -28 10 0 479922 480918 16412 486 0 325831 273876 0 37381 172778 169856 515021 444218 -35099 36700 216291 258454 2170 7633 214121 250821 Ensure that the public lands of the Eastern Sierra remain wild and free for future generations of people and wildlife by connecting people to the land through preservation, stewardship and exploration. false false 233545 Stewardship - Protection and restoration of public lands through habitat monitoring and improvement, removal of invasive species or human debris, and maintenance that limits the expansion of the human imprint in natural environments. Includes construction and maintenance of facilities and amenities to allow responsible enjoyment of public lands to all visitors. Activites include trail and campground maintenance, restoration of abandoned roads, streams, and other disturbed sites, control and eradication of invasive exotic species, monitoring of recovery resource values, and care for wilderness. The organization works with local schools, college groups, donors, local governments, and agency partners. Stewardship projects are often held as part of broader events such as "National Trail Day" and "National Public Lands Day". 72704 Exploration - Efforts through presentations, outdoor activities, published materials and various other means to inform the public about the natural heritage and current management practices of public lands. Activities include leading hikes and working with school children. Exploration goals are accomplished through outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and natural history trips; publications, such as the "Jeffrey Pine Journal" and monthly e-news, and outreach events such as the annual environmental film festival. 70788 Preservation - Work to secure sound administrative management to preserve species and habitats on public lands and efforts to secure protection of public lands. Examples of activities include participating in public meetings, producing site specific comments related to conservation, and working with groups to build support for conservation and preservation activities and collaborating with public landmanagement agencies to ensure sound land management practices. 377037 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true false true false false X X Laura Beardsley 7608736500 819 North Barlow Lane Bishop CA 93514 X Sydney Quinn President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Herbst Vice Pres/Treas 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Prather Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Boo MD Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Roberts Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Louth Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Kelly Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Lizza Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 150777 319304 470081 Special Events 10827 10827 10827 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 480918 10837 486 486 0 0 0 0 0 242226 202929 18042 21255 0 7872 7367 60 445 23778 19963 1743 2072 0 0 0 0 0 0 11031 8558 1848 625 0 4820 3066 322 1432 0 0 20005 18941 882 182 11477 10850 535 92 0 1300 890 410 0 0 6627 6346 125 156 21971 17024 4217 730 Matching Grants 32001 32001 Printing and Publications 21943 18049 76 3818 Event Expenses 13063 12318 745 Supplies 12975 11767 93 1115 12643 6482 1447 4714 444218 377037 29800 37381 178075 225841 20485 20043 0 0 0 0 0 0 1456 1456 68645 57531 16275 11114 0 0 0 0 0 216291 258454 2170 7633 2170 7633 X 111300 147763 102821 103058 214121 250821 216291 258454 36700 X true X false true false X 604105 580004 559060 471283 470081 2684533 0 0 604105 580004 559060 471283 470081 2684533 869825 1814708 721 345 73 -28 10 1121 0 0 2685654 0.67570 0.68520 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 68290 57176 11114 355 355 11114 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Copies of Form 990 and compiled financials provided to the organization's Treasurer and Executive Director to review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c - Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts. Conflict of Interest Policy is detailed in the organization's employee manual. All directors, officers, and employees are annually required to read the policy and sign a disclosure statement verifying that the policy was read and identifying any conflicts. The signed statement is kept on file with the organization's records. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Compensation for the Executive Director is approved and monitored by the officers and directors. All members of this board are independent in respect to the Executive Director. Salary is determined by taking into consideration Executive Director performance,organizational performance, and earnings provided to employees performing like tasks in other non profit organizations. The Executive Director undergoes periodic reviews. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available at Guidestar.com and upon request.